automobile racing

Speeding vehicle sport

Automobile racing is competitive driving of cars on tracks, roads, or other courses.

The sport encompasses many formats: Formula 1 and IndyCar feature open-wheel vehicles on circuits, NASCAR runs stock cars on ovals, and rally racing sends modified production cars through varied terrain.

Drag racing measures straight-line speed over short distances.

She got into automobile racing after years of karting.

Related

rallying · pole position · green flag · checkered flag · victory lap · pit stop · Le Mans · race day · Indianapolis 500 · track · drifting · pit crew · tire change · turbo · speed demon · adrenaline · burnout · finish line

Opposites
speed and urgency

automobile racingSunday drive

Leisurely recreational motoring

parking · idling · traffic jam · cruising · gridlock

purpose and competition

automobile racingcommuting

Regular work-home travel

running errands · carpool · shuttle service · taxi ride · rideshare

mode of locomotion

automobile racingwalking

Locomotion on foot

strolling · leisurely stroll · hiking · cycling · horseback riding

Family

racing, auto, motorcycle, automobile, automobiles, motorcar, motoring, automotive, car racing

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G